People-First Restaurant Manager: Lead Talent & Guests

California Pizza Kitchen; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight-week training program

Manager meals and Dine-Out card

Kindness Fund and benefits package

All the pizza you can eat

Job summary

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking a seasoned Front of House Manager to lead a fast-paced dining room in Pleasanton, CA. You will mentor staff, uphold guest service standards, and drive hospitality with a people-first mindset.

You’ll manage daily operations, forecast labor, control costs, and champion the ROCKS culture—Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness and Service—while delivering an outstanding guest experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years FOH management experience in a high volume, fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Exceptional leadership skills – ability to motivate, inspire and develop a team.
• Passionate about execution, hospitality and service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a phenomenal guest experience and lead the team with a people-first mentality.
• Build sales, profitability and guest counts while managing P&L and forecasting labor and budgets.
• Meet financial objectives by forecasting, budget preparation, and variance analysis.
• Communicate effectively with employees, guests, suppliers and management.
• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment and ensure sanitation standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Exceptional leadership

People-first hospitality

Execution-minded

Job description

California Pizza Kitchen is seeking a seasoned Front of House Manager to lead a fast-paced dining room in Pleasanton, CA. You will mentor staff, uphold guest service standards, and drive hospitality with a people-first mindset.

You’ll manage daily operations, forecast labor, control costs, and champion the ROCKS culture—Respect, Opportunity, Communication, Kindness and Service—while delivering an outstanding guest experience. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits included.